Liner notes

"Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts" by Nina Rao offers the practice of chanting born from her South Indian roots and influenced by her many years of chanting in the USA. This 12-track double-CD of call-and-response kirtan and Hanuman Chalisa melodies including a duet with Grammy-nominated new age artist, Krishna Das, blends the sacred sounds of traditional eastern tabla, dholak, harmonium, kartals, bansuri flute, esraj, and sarod with Western electric bass, violin, guitar and banjo, and soulful vocals. This album draws from the rich heritage of devotional music and chanting style from India and is still rendered accessible for all to sing along with. Offered with pranams and gratitude to the Knower of my Heart, Sri Siddhi Ma who embodies the Love that is Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj.

Deepest love, respecT & thanks to

Krishna Das for paving the way and being the searchlight and guide for so many of us, and for being my Friend. Anasuya and Taranath for raising me (and putting up with me!) with care and love only parents can give. Daddy, I pray that you hear our voices now and forever. My sisters, Sarina and Shamina, for supporting me in all ways practical and impractical. Uma, for coming to me and Devadas. My dear satsang and friends who very often are my refuge. Musicians, chanters, artists, and producers of this CD.